Stephen Krauchick

DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.

Stratford News: Gas Leak

1:08am--#Stratford CT--Firefighters on scene at 1326 Nichols Avenue for a gas leak.  They have requested additional firetrucks to the scene.  Firefighters have located it in a storm drain in the street.   No dangerous gas leaks with safe, reliable oil heat from our sponsor: Bomberos en escena en 1326 Nichols avenida de una fuga de gas. Han solicitado camiones de bomberos adicionales a la escena. Los bomberos han localizado en un colector de aguas pluviales en la calle. Bombeiros em cena em 1326 Nichols Avenue para um vazamento de gás. Eles solicitaram caminhões de bombeiros adicionais para a cena. Bombeiros localizaram em um bueiro na rua.

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Roads Are Getting Slick

12:05am--#cttraffic--#Easton CT-- Easton Police are reporting Route 58 and Sport Hill Road are starting to get icy.  See, we monitor Easton, not a lot happens there!   Wouldn't it be nice to have your car all nice and warmed up in the morning?  Our sponsor can take care of that for you!   Policía Easton están reportando la Ruta 58 y el Deporte Hill Road están empezando a conseguir helado. Mira, nosotros monitoreamos Easton, no mucho sucede allí! Polícia Easton estão relatando Route 58 e Sport Hill Road estão começando a ficar congelada. Veja, nós monitoramos Easton, não muita coisa acontece lá!

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Bridgeport News: 1 Arrested In UB Armed Robbery

11:02pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police officers did some mighty fine detective work on their own after a University of Bridgeport Student was robbed at gunpoint in front of 262 Broad Street.   The suspects fled in a dark min-van.   A short time after the robbery the victim called police that there was an attempt to use his credit card which was declined due to the robbery.  The card was declined at a Walgreen's in Bridgeport but the credit card company did not know which Walgreen's, there are three in Bridgeport. Officers fanned out to the three stores and it was discovered it was the Walgreen's on upper Main Street.  They attempted to purchase gift cards with the stolen credit card.  Police then…

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Bridgeport News: UB Student Robbed At Gunpoint

9:33pm--#Bridgeport CT--A University of Bridgeport Student was robbed by two males 16-18 years old  displayed a gun at 262 Broad Street.  The fled in a dark SUV towards Seaside Park.  2 cellphones, wallet and $80 in cash taken.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by: Una Universidad de Bridgeport Estudiante fue robado por dos hombres 16-18 años de edad mostraron una pistola a 262 Broad Street. El huyeron en una camioneta oscura hacia Seaside Park. 2 teléfonos celulares, cartera y $ 80 en efectivo tomado. Um aluno da Universidade de Bridgeport foi roubado por dois homens 16-18 anos de idade que mostrou…

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Bridgeport News: Street Sign Falls On Man

8:15pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of an unconciouss man in the street at Main and Washington Avenue after a street sign fell on him.  First responders on the way.   Have you noticed Facebook isn't showing you our posts in real time anymore? See ALL our posts as it happens in real time at DoingItLocal.com. This report sponsored by: Informe de un hombre inconsciente en la calle en la cañería y la avenida Washington después de una señal de tráfico le cayó encima. Los primeros en responder en el camino. Relatório de um homem inconsciente na rua na Main e Washington Avenue depois de um sinal de rua caiu sobre ele. Socorristas a caminho.

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Ansonia News: Odor of Propane Dunkin’ Doughnuts

5:16pm--#Ansonia CT--A police officer on scene reporting an odor of propane at the Dunkin Doughnuts at 29 Pershing Drive.  Firefighters on the way.   Un oficial de policía en la escena informar de un olor a propano a las donas Dunkin a 29 Pershing unidad. Bomberos en el camino. Um oficial da polícia na cena relatando um odor de propano no Dunkin Donuts em 29 Pershing Drive. Bombeiros a caminho.

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Bridgeport News: Attempted Armed Robbery

12:56am--#Bridgeport CT--An attempted armed robbery at Pizza Valley at 273 Lexington Avenue according to radio reports.  Caller said there were 4 males ages 12-18 all with guns wearing black masks and black hoodies attempted to rob the store.  No word if they got anything.  They fled on foot towards Grand Street.  There were no further updates.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by: Un intento de robo a mano armada en el Pizza valle a 273 Lexington Avenue de acuerdo con reportes de la radio. Persona que llamó dijo que había 4 hombres de entre 12 a 18 todos con armas de…

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Tonight’s Second Car Fire

10:33pm--#Bridgeport CT--Tonight's second car fire is at Old Town Road and Main Street.  We haven't had a trifecta in a while!   Have you noticed Facebook isn't showing you our posts in real time anymore? See ALL our posts as it happens in real time at DoingItLocal.com. This report sponsored by: Segundo incendio del coche de esta noche es en Old Town Road y la calle principal. No hemos tenido una trifecta en cuando! Segundo incêndio de carro desta noite é no Old Town Road e Main Street. Nós não tinhamos um trio em um tempo!

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Tonight’s Car Fire

9:09pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT--Tonight's car fire is at the Route8/25 northbound connector to I-95.  A three car accident with one car fully engulfed in flames.  Everyone one is  out of the vehicle.  Expect a slow go or road closures. Use alternative route.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by: Fuego del coche de esta noche es en el conector hacia el norte Ruta 8/25 hasta la I-95. Un accidente de tres coches con un coche totalmente envuelta en llamas. Todo el mundo se está fuera del vehículo. Espere un ir lento o cierres de carreteras. Usar ruta alternativa. Carro incêndiado desta noite é no…

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